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Morality and Comedia del art

Morality and Comedia del art. Shift from Ancient World to Dark Ages. Dark Ages – period in-between science and enlightenment Rome and Greek theatre died Loss of ancient theatres and libraries Catholic Church did not preserve Pagan plays. Cathedrals and Drama.

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Morality and Comedia del art

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  1. Morality and Comedia del art

  2. Shift from Ancient World to Dark Ages • Dark Ages – period in-between science and enlightenment • Rome and Greek theatre died • Loss of ancient theatres and libraries • Catholic Church did not preserve Pagan plays

  3. Cathedrals and Drama • Cathedrals were pilgrimage sites • High point of many people’s lives • Performances in Cathedrals • Several sets around the Cathedral • Audience would move around • Build little house-sets (Mansions) Cathedral in Cologne, Germany

  4. Pageant Wagons • Eventually, plays performed outside • Sets loaded onto carts • Scenes would come and go, but audience remain Pageant Wagons eventually led to Parade Floats that we have today such as the one below from the Toronto Santa Claus Parade

  5. Content of the Plays • Like Rome and Greek, centered around Religion • Emphasized God’s will • Ritualistic rather than realistic • Mystery Plays (Biblical Stories) and Morality

  6. Comedy Del Art • Serious culture contrasted by Comedy del Art • Began in Italy • Traveling actors • Performed in Inn yards • Improvised • Stock characters • Situation Comedies

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